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7月
2007
今日は私の誕生日である。 Yippee! 実際には、私はそれを確実な音代わり老化および更に別の年までにより古く成長を立てることができない。 私は何人かのクリスチャンに持っているかだれがまた選抜する(そこに多数がある)、私達優雅に言う、困難な時間の老化また話し。 私はなぜ慰めの色合いをようにそれら老化の自身の問題のスポーク感じたか。
老化に対処し、より古く成長
基本的には私達が見つけた何を選抜する」鐘のカーブとして老化についての態度を図示できることである。 ここのよいニュースは両方の極端のその大半である、 twenty-somethingは選抜する そして先輩は、扱っている老化のokayを選抜する。 前は稀にそれに思考を与えないし、より古いの後のグループは(意外にも私の意見で)調節した選抜するボディが「どうしてもあるのに使用したものではないという考えに。」」これらの健康に選抜する「年齢をあるちょうど数が」。
但し、老化および成長する古いの悩みがある単一のクリスチャンのグループはである 30-somethings そして40-somethings。 このグループの多数は、かどうか単一の女性か単一の男性、時計の圧力を時間を離れてカチカチ音をたてることを感じる。 膨張の腹、弛むpectoralsおよび胸および日付を記入する失望は沢山のこれらの心の破壊を選抜するもたらす。 残ったの恐れの投球は永久に選抜し、育てる問題、そして当然それを選抜し 心配 そして不況はこのグループを他のどのよりもっと苦しめる。
すすり泣かないでAgiingを取扱う方法
私は最近私が老化の私の意見の態度の調節を得るのを助けた80歳のキリスト教の人との大きい会話を有した。 彼は3つの提案を、私によってがあなたに通じるそれ与えた。 彼は私がこれをすることで成功していたら私は老化についての私の恐怖症および古く成長を征服すると私に約束した。 よのオハイオ州、それらはここに下記のとおりである:
- 取得イエス・キリストの」助言は1日それが地球のあなたの最後だったように一度に…実際に…実際に…満喫するそれを住み。
- あなたを離れてあなたの心を取りなさい(oops、彼に私が!ここにあった) そしてサーブは喜ぶ」。泣く人と泣くために喜び人とRomansの命令をに「達成する誠実な中心との他
- あなたとして彼の単語で神を取りなさい 彼の待ち時間 あなたの必要性および未来の天恵のため
ちょっと、私は既によりよく感じる。 Are you a single Christian with something to share about aging?
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Posted: 50-Somethings, 40-Somethings, 30-Somethings, 20-Somethings, Bible Verse of Day Tags: aging, growing old, singles, dating
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January
2007
Each Lord’s day we will be bringing you a daily devotional for singles from Pastor David Gremban of Calvary Chapel Ann Arbor, located in Ann Arbor (MI) Michigan. Since many single Christians live such busy lives, daily devotional and Bible study guides as found on the web can save us time and be spiritually uplifting.
Even for those Christian singles who have a daily devotional, living a godly single life in Christ is a difficult, if not impossible thing to do. Our world, Satan and even our own flesh tempt us with sexual impurity, stress, anxiety and depression. Having problems with any of these can influence us toward making poor decisions in our lives, including our dating relationship choices.
Fortunately, the great news as believers is that we have the Holy Spirit who can help us with our thoughts, words and actions in order to live victoriously in Jesus. May you be encouraged through our daily devotional.
Daily Devotional for Today
In Ephesians 4:29-32, we’re instructed to “put off” old practices and to “put on” new practices. We are particularly challenged in the following three areas.
First, we are challenged in regard to our words (v. 29), to speak words of life, words that edify others, and words that impart grace to the hearer.
Second, we are challenged in regard to our spiritual sensitivity (v. 30), to not grieve the Holy Spirit, but to respond to His correction and to His promptings.
Third, we are challenged in regard to our attitudes (v. 31-32), to put away bitterness and festering anger, and to instead walk in forgiveness, following God’s example. A believer in Christ has been made into a new creation… let’s adopt practices that reflect the wonderful work of God’s grace in our lives.
Bible Verse of Day
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:29-32
If you’re part of a Christian singles group ministry or church, and would like to share a daily devotional with thousands of singles worldwide, please feel free to contact us.
Posted: 50-Somethings, Anger, Bible Study Guide, Daily Devotional, 40-Somethings, 30-Somethings, Single Dads, 20-Somethings, Single Parents, Singles Ministry, Bible Verse of Day Tags: daily devotional, bible verse of day, Christian singles, Ephesians 4, Calvary Chapel, Ann Arbor, MI, Michigan
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January
2007
Many singles contact us for Christian relationship advice, often asking questions like, “Should I get out of this relationship?” or “Should I leave this person?” Many times, however, Christian relationship advice is hard to give on issues like these because we don’t have all the information on the involved parties. Also, when dishing out Christian relationship advice, I’ve learned a long time ago to get both sides of the story before giving any advice on a topic.
Christian Relationship Advice in the Bible
Perhaps most important of all, specific Christian relationship advice on dating and issues related to singles is rarely found in the Scriptures. So what kind of Christian relationship advice do we offer?
First, if you are a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, you have the Holy Spirit, the counselor of truth, abiding in you. He promises to guide you and lead in all areas, including helping you make wise decisions regarding relationships. In our Bible verse of the day, James 1:5 reads:
“If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.”
Secondly, we have written a number of general Christian relationship advice articles dealing with the Christian singles life. These articles may be useful for Christians seeking general Chrisrtian relationship advice. For example:
Christian Relationship Advice on Breaking Up
Christian Relationship Advice on How to Mend a Broken Heart
Christian Relationship Advice About Dating Unbelievers
Christian Relationship Advice After Suffering Rejection
Christian Relationship Advice on Building a Good Marriage
Christian Relationship Advice on Conversation Starters
Christian Relationship Advice on dealing with Jealousy
Christian Relationship Advice for Abusive Relationships
Christian Relationship Advice on Using Online Dating Services
Posted: 50-Somethings, Relationship Rescue, Romance Relationships, Relationship Advice, 40-Somethings, 30-Somethings, Christian Singles, 20-Somethings, Singles Ministry, Bible Verse of Day Tags: Christian relationship advice, James 1:5
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January
2007
There are many single Christian women listed in the Bible, and they played a huge role in the spread of the gospel in the early Church. I never really thought about this myself until some single Christian woman during a Bible study asked about single Christian women role models in the Scriptures. So I ended up doing a little bit of digging and found the following single Christian women listed at the bottom of this page.*
An Amazing Single Christian Woman
One of my favorite single Christian women in the NT was Lydia. I wonder what this Christian single woman would have thought of the modern women’s liberation movement. Here is part of her bio:
This single Christian woman was an independent and succesful businesswoman, who was in charge of her own household.
This single Christian woman, the first Christian convert in Europe, also started Europe’s first church right out of her own home! In fact, many of the first antendees of this church were right out of her own household, because she exposed them to words of the Gospel. Had Lydia not taken a faith filled risk by inviting male strangers (Paul and co.) into her home, this may never have occurred.
This single Christian woman had a servant’s heart, helping to take care of the needs of Paul and other missionaries, which in turn helped spread the good news about Jesus even more.
Talk about a positive example of a single Christian woman! This one single Christian made such a difference in the world, and so can we!
Bible Verse of Day
And Mary said:
“My soul glorifies the Lord
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has been mindful of the humble state of His servant” Luke 1:46-48
If you are a single Christian woman, or any Christian for that matter, struggling to balance personal desires (such as dating), job and ministry, remember you have a Lord who knows your name, and is intimately aware of your heart’s needs and burdens.
List of Probable Single Christian Women
Mary Magdalene (Matthew 27, Mark 16, and John 19)
Susanna (Luke 8:2,3)
Martha and Mary and Lazarus’ sisters, (Luke 10, John 11 and 12)
Dorcas (Acts 9:36-42)
Lydia (Acts 16:13-15, 40)
Damaris (Acts 17:34)
Mary (Romans 16:6)
Phoebe (Romans 16:1,2)
Posted: 40-Somethings, 50-Somethings, Single Gals, Single Christian Women, 30-Somethings, Single Parents, Lonely Woman, 20-Somethings, Single Moms, Bible Verse of Day Tags: single Christian women, single Christian woman, Christian single women, liberation movement, Bible verse of day
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December
2006
Have you heard about those disability dating sites that exist to help disabled singles the chance to meet other singles with similar issues?
Some people use disabilty dating sites because they feel it is harder for them to find a date on a regular dating site. I know of several Christian singles who have physical disabilities, and they with disability dating services. The main reason they use online disability dating is because they feel “normal” singles in the church and those on mainstream matchmaking websites look down on them once they discover they have a disability.
What are your thoughts about disability dating? Personally, something deep in my soul is repulsed by the idea of disability dating. Oh, it has nothing to do with the dear folks who use them. I feel sad that we as human beings categorize some folks as disabled and others as not. After all, aren’t we ALL a little disabled in different ways due to the Fall?
Bible Verse of Day
But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for God [sees] not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”
1Samuel 16:7
How then should we treat and judge each other, and how should this verse effect our dating selections? Wow…that’s a tough one.
Are you a single Christian with something to share about disability dating?
Posted: 40-Somethings, 30-Somethings, 50-Somethings, Inspirational Love Quotes, Disability Dating, Singles Ministry, Single Parents, Bible Verse of Day, Lonely Woman, Christian Singles, 20-Somethings, Christian Social Networks Tags: diability dating, disabilities
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December
2006
Are you a fitness single? What a strange term that is! But that’s the term somebody coined for a single person who’s into fitness. There are even dating sites dedicated entirely to fitness singles. Unbelievable!
Go to any work out club like Ballys or LA Fitness, and you will find a substantial majority of the people sweatin’ up a storm are fitness singles. While the married folks don’t have to worry about such things, these fitness singles are seeking to keep fit so they may attract a man or woman to date.
Spiritually Fit Fitness Singles
Yesterday I was at my local fitness club, trying to pump a little iron so I won’t feel as guilty about pigging out during the upcoming holiday season. As I observed dozens of fitness singles torturing themselves on treadmills to remain looking good, I wondered how many put as much effort into their spiritual fitness.
Before I got too far with such judgemental thinking, the Holy Spirit convicted me: “David, how often do you fellowship with me through My word? How often do you go the extra mile for some lost soul in need of My love?”
Like anything else in life, the key to joy in life is to have balance in the way of doing things. Is it okay to be a fitness single? Of course! Our bodies are the temple of the Spirit, and we should take good care of them as good stewards. On the other hand, being a Christian fitness single also means remembering to prioritize what’s eternally important over what lasts only for a while.
Bible Verse of Day
For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
1 Timothy 4:8
Are a Christian single into fitness with something to share?
Posted: 30-Somethings, 40-Somethings, 50-Somethings, Fitness Singles, Singles Ministry, Single Parents, Christian Singles, 20-Somethings, Single Moms, Bible Verse of Day Tags: fitness singles, 1 Timothy, 1Timothy 4:8, physical training
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December
2006
Christian dating.com singles? Who are these people and where do they come from? Christian dating.com singles are Christian singles who have used or are using online Christian dating services.
Dating.com singles come from all areas and make up all kinds of people. They are Christian single parents, college students, 30-something, never married singles, divorcees and widows, etc.
Christian Dating.Com Singles and the Church
Most attend evangelical churches on Sundays and get involved involved in local ministries such as small groups. The only problem is many of the churches dating.com singles attend have few other singles attending them who are available for a dating relationship. On account of this fact, more and more Christian singles are becoming dating.com singles.
If you are a single Christian thinking about using one of the dating.com services that are scattered throughout the internet, I want to encourage you to have fun, and don’t be bothered by other people judging you for taking a faith filled risk with the Lord in this area of your life. The fact is, tens of thousands of single dating.com Christians are meeting and marrying by using services as ChristianMingle/Relationships.com, Christian Cafe or eHarmony.
Our only piece of Christian dating advice is to educate yourself on how to start using online Christian dating.com services, be patient as you wait on the Lord and to commit everything you do to Him.
Bible Verse of Day
“Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.”
Psalms 37:4-6
Posted: Singles Ministry, Divorced, 30-Somethings, 40-Somethings, 50-Somethings, Single Parents, Single Moms, Bible Verse of Day, Christian Singles Dating, Lonely Woman, Christian Singles, 20-Somethings, Uncategorized Tags: Christian dating.com singles, Christian dating, Christian singles, evangelical, churches, divorcees, widows, college students, teens, Bible vere of day, psalm 37
7
December
2006
Relationship Rescue is a term Dr. Phil McGraw popularized in one of his best selling books that also goes by that name. Relationship rescue has to do with, yes you guessed it, rescuing relationships from the brink of disaster and break ups.
Dr. Phil’s book goes on to give a number of”relationship rescue” tips on how one rescue his or her relationship. While I don’t agree with all of the relationship rescue steps in the book, there are many dating Christian singles and married couples who can use a good relationship rescue. This is where some third party practical advice can go a long way toward reconnecting and rescuing their relationships.
The Ultimate Relationship Rescue
When you really think about it, Jesus our Saviour performed the greatest relationship rescue of all time when he gave his life to bring us back into a loving relationship with the Heavenly Father. Our own sins had alienated us from such a wonderful relationship, but His death and ressurection made a way for us to return to God.
If you’re a believer in Jesus to day you have been cleansed, forgiven and have eternal life waiting for you in heaven. Now that’s what I call Relationship Rescue!
Related to Relationship Rescue:
How to Become a Christian
Bible Verse of the Day
“Therefore, since we have been justified through fath, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand.” Romans 5:1,2
Posted: 30-Somethings, 40-Somethings, 50-Somethings, Relationship Rescue, Divorced, 20-Somethings, Bible Verse of Day, Lonely Woman, Christian Singles, Christian Singles Dating Tags: relationship rescue. relationsips, Dr. Phil, Bible verse of day, Romans 5:1, 2
